Warm Cauliflower Salad

Cauliflower, as its name implies, is a flower growing from a plant (in the cabbage family). The heavy leaves that surround the head protect it from sunlight and do not allow it to develop chlorophyll. Hence, the most common and readily available cauliflower has a white colour. However, beautifully coloured new varieties have appeared in the last few years, so that you can now choose between an orange-yellow type (named "Cheddar"), a green, "broccoli-like" type and a vibrant violet one. They vary in taste and vitamin C content, but they are all delicious and play an important role in reducing the risk of cancer.